Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Latrobe (C) (Vic.), accounting for 47.6% (36,822 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11,000 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Latrobe (C) (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Latrobe (C) (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Latrobe (C) (Vic.), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
36,822
% of total
47.6%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
36,822
47.6%
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14,678
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
14,678
19.0%
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
7,840
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
7,840
10.1%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
6,674
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
6,674
8.6%
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,913
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,913
2.5%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
1,690
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,690
2.2%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,532
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,532
2.0%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
680
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
680
0.9%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
632
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
632
0.8%
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
622
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
622
0.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11,000
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
-2,157
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2,882
-4.5pp
Not stated
-710
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
-559
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-719
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-48
-0.2pp
Baptist
+3
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-13
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
-17
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Latrobe (C) (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 36,822 | 47.6% | 44.9% | 25,822 | 35.3% | 33.7% | +11,000 | +12.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 14,678 | 19.0% | 19.7% | 16,835 | 23.0% | 22.7% | -2,157 | -4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 7,840 | 10.1% | 9.8% | 10,722 | 14.6% | 13.3% | -2,882 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 6,674 | 8.6% | 7.7% | 7,384 | 10.1% | 9.8% | -710 | -1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,913 | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2,472 | 3.4% | 6.5% | -559 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 1,690 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2,409 | 3.3% | 3.2% | -719 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,532 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 1,580 | 2.2% | 2.1% | -48 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 680 | 0.9% | 1.2% | 677 | 0.9% | 1.3% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 632 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 645 | 0.9% | 0.7% | -13 | -0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 622 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 639 | 0.9% | 0.5% | -17 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 77,311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 73,244 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,067 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.